Summary
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker raised concerns that President Trump's administration plans to take control of Illinois National Guard troops. This action follows Pritzker's refusal to send the troops to Chicago. The governor criticized the federalization as unnecessary and a means of control.
Key Facts
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker warns of federalization of National Guard troops by the Trump administration.
- Pritzker had refused a request to deploy these troops to Chicago.
- The Trump administration issued an ultimatum to Pritzker to deploy troops or face federalization.
- Pritzker described the federalization move as "outrageous and un-American."
- The governor emphasized that Illinois does not need military troops on the ground.
- Tensions between Pritzker and Trump have been escalating.
- The federalization would involve pulling 300 National Guard members from their regular jobs.
